We just solved the 3B situation by signing a guy who hits for average and gets on base. Which is what this team needs.

Give me a break.

How is unfair to compare our last 3rd baseman deal to this one? This guy's a poor fielding, aging journeyman. I don't hate the deal, but I sure as he'll don't like it. But hey, he doesn't strike out. Teal implied.

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I'm not counting this homerun or his 3 RBI from today's game because of the game situation. I'm not counting his pinch hit solo homerun in a blowout win in Colorado. In my book, Crede has 2 less home runs than his statistics show, 4 less RBI, and one less walk (the one where he pinch hit for Uribe after coming in with a 3-0 count and taking one pitch).

I'm a bit puzzled by some of the skepticism. Nothing to not like about him for $4M per. He is a style of hitter we are sorely lacking, and though he isn't the sexy move to compete offensively that we always hope for, he makes us better immediately in a position of weakness.

Yankees fans are freaking out, Sox beat them out for Kepp and Arizona just signed Eric Chavez,

Youk is still in play for them, but as of right now their opening day starter for 3rd base could possibly be.... Jayson Nix.

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I believe he is very slow. Very few stolen bses or doubles in his career. Sounds like a good contact hitter but he Dunn and Paulie may really clog the bases.
Also I thought he just got injured????

Not Paulie slow, more like average. His lack of SBs and 2Bs are two separate issues. He hits like Pierre, same level of making contact but without the bunts and more liners than ground balls, but little gap power. SBs are due to a slow first step.

He did get hurt, broken leg, but will be fine for ST. As I recall he had a serious injury with Houston too that led him to miss a partial season, so that could be a concern moving forward. His bat is worth the risk, IMO.

It should be noted that Keppinger plays SS and 2B as well as 3B. While he has likely been signed to be the everyday 3B for the Sox, this signing could also be a precursor to a trade.

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How is unfair to compare our last 3rd baseman deal to this one? This guy's a poor fielding, aging journeyman. I don't hate the deal, but I sure as he'll don't like it. But hey, he doesn't strike out. Teal implied.

How do you figure he's a poor fielder? From what I've read he's solid at all the IF positions and more than solid at third, though I have to admit I haven't seen much of his play.

How do you figure he's a poor fielder? From what I've read he's solid at all the IF positions and more than solid at third, though I have to admit I haven't seen much of his play.

Just going by what I read. He plays 3 positions, but isn't good at any. I do agree that he's the type of hitter the team can use. 3 years is just excessive. Apparently they approached Chavez, but he didn't want to play here. Which makes me dislike the deal less.